1909. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
S18 
CONTENTS 
The Rural New Yorker, September 11. 
FARM TOPICS. 
AVlieat Growing . 801 
An “Analysis’* of Tobacco.801 
What Share of the Earth?. 802 
Another View of Farmers’ Institute.. 802 
Rig Potato Vines. Small Tubers.802 
Seeding Oats and Peas. 803 
Outlets and Silt Wells. 803 
What To Do With Old Sod. 803 
Serradella for Green Manure. 804 
Plowing Match . 804 
Destroying Wireworms . 80(5 
Concrete Tile for Draining. 800 
Colorado Potato Varieties. 800 
Potatoes in Jersey. 800 
Hope Farm Notes. 809 
Crop Prospects . 811 
LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY. 
Farm-Bred Colts .S14 
The Farmer’s Horse. 814 
Butter Quotations . 814 
The Farmer’s Improved Cow. 815 
Ohio Short-horns . 817 
The Market for Poultry Products_817 
A Problem in Com Feeding. 817 
Stiff Knee . 817 
Injured Joint . 817 
Auction of Guernseys. 817 
HORTICULTURE. 
A List of Small Fruits. 802 
Do Bees Destroy Fruit?. 803 
Questions About Pecan Budding. 804 
Strawberry Leaf Spot. 804 
A Grocer Raises Strawberries. 805 
A Disease of Pine. 805 
Bisulphide for White Grubs. 805 
Trouble With Maple Trees. 805 
Greenhouse Construction . 808 
Aster Disease . 808 
The Wonderless Wonderberry. 811 
WOMAN AND THE HOME. 
From Day to Day. 812 
Canning Peas and Corn. 812 
Tested Pickles . 812 
Removing Grass Stains. 812 
The Rural Patterns. 812 
Canning Mushrooms . 812 
A Creamery Tank Refrigerator. 812 
Green Tomatoes .813 
Canning Corn . 813 
Breakfast Cakes . 813 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
English Food Frauds. 80(5 
Killing Woodchucks . 80(5 
Editorials.810 
Events of the Week. 811 
Want to Know. 817 
Publisher’s Desk . 818 
MARKETS 
Prices current at New York during week ending 
September 3, I'JOU, wholesale except where other¬ 
wise Indicated. The retail prices given do not, as 
a rule, cover either the highest or lowest sales, but 
show what the bulk of consumers of moderate 
means pay for small quantities of produce bought 
in Fulton, Washington,. Jefferson Markets, etc., 
and up-town grocery stores. "Retail” is rather 
an indefinite word, but in this column it means 
less than barrel or other original package lots of 
fruits and vegetables, less than tubs of butter, 
cases of eggs. etc. The trade of commission mer¬ 
chants Is strictly wholesale. The retail prices 
given are those secured by grocers and small deal¬ 
ers who receive no direct shipments. 
BUTTKB 
BEANS 
Marrow, bu. 
.... 2.50 
f cb 
2.75 
qt. 
.15 
.Medium. 
® 
2.55 
Pea. 
. 2.35 
@ 
2.40 
qt. 
.12 
Bed Kidnev. 
,... 2.00 
® 
2.50 
White Kidnev. 
.2.40 
@ 
2.75 
qt. 
.15 
Wheat, No. 1 
GRAIN 
North’n 
Duluth, new, bn. 
1.07 
No. 2. lied. 
1.06 
Corn, as to quality, bu. 
.70 
® 
.80 
Oats, as to weight, bu. 
.38 
® 
.42 
Kye. 
.70 
® 
.75 
Barley, feeding. 
.55 
® 
.60 
Wholesale 
Retail 
Creamery, fancy, lb... 
.30 
® 
3014 
.33® 
.36 
Good to Choice. 
.25 
.29 
30© 
.32 
Lower Grades . 
.22 
@ 
.24 
25® 
.28 
Slate Dairy, best. 
.25 
® 
.28 
.27® 
.30 
Common to Good.... 
.20 
® 
.23 
.23® 
.26 
Factory. 
.18 
® 
.22 
. 20 ® 
.25 
Packing Stock. 
.17 
@ 
.20 
MILK 
New York Exchange price $1.71 per 
411-quart can. netting 3h> cents to 
shippers in the 2 ti-cent freight zone 
who have no additional station 
charges. 
qt. 
.07® 
.12 
EGGS 
Fancy White, doz. 
30 
® 
.34 
.32® 
.40 
White, good to choice. 
.25 
® 
.29 
.27® 
.31 
Mixed Colors, best. 
, .29 
® 
.30 
. 10 ® 
.33 
Common to Good_ 
.IS 
@ 
.20 
. 20 ® 
.22 
DRIED FRUITS 
Apples, evap. fancy... 
.08 Jf® 
09 !4 
.15 
Kvap., com. to good. 
.06 
® 
.08 
.08® 
.12 
Sun Dried. 
.04 
@ 
.06 
iherries. 
. .16 
® 
.17 
lb. 
. 22 ® 
.26 
Raspberries. 
. .21 
® 
.22 
lb. 
.24® 
.26 
Huckleberries. 
, .12 
® 
• 1214 
FRESH FRUITS 
Apples. Duchess, bbl.. 2.50 @ 3.50 
Alexander.3.50 
Wealthy. 2.25 
Twenty-Ounce. 2.50 
Nyack Pippin. 2.00 
Red Astrachan.2.00 
Maiden Blush. 2.00 
Gravenstein... . 2.00 
Common.1.00 
Average, basket.50 
Pears. Rartlett. bbl... 4.00 
Anjou, bbl. 3.00 
Olapp ’8 Favorite,bbl. 4 00 
Blackberries.05 
Huckleberries.05 
Plums. 8 lb bkt.10 
Grapes, Up-river, case .75 
Del. & Md.40 
Peaches. Up-river, ert. 1.00 
Pine Island, crate.... 1.25 
W. Va„ bkt.50 
State bkt.50 
Jersey, bkt. .50 
Watermelons, car.100.00® 175.00 
.Muskmelons, crate.40 ® 2.00 
VEGETABLES 
Potatoes, 
'outhern. bbl. 1.50 
Jersey aud Pa. 1.50 
L mg Island. 2.00 
* abbage, I0U. 1.50 
Cauliflowers, bbl. 1.50 
Corn, Jersey. 100 .50 
Cucumbers, bbl. 60 
Lettuce, bkt. 50 
i’eas. >4 bbl. bkt.50 
Peppers, Jersey, bbl... .50 
Radishes, 100 bunches, .50 
Hiring Beans, bu.25 
Spinach, hbl. 75 
Turnips. White, bbl.75 
Tomatoes, 
Del. and Md., box... .25 
Jersey.25 
LIVE POULTRY 
Chickens, lb.18 ® .19 
Fowls. 15 <3 
Roosters.. 
Ducks.’.. .13 
Geese. 10 ® 
® 4.00 
@ 3.25 
® 3.50 
® 3.75 
fr) 3.00 
® 3.00 
@ 3.50 
® 1.75 
® 1.00 
@ 6.00 
® 4.00 
® 6.00 
® .12 
fa) .10 
® -25 
® 1.00 
@ .70 
fd> 2.00 
® 2.25 
fa) 1.15 
fa) 1.00 
@ ;.no 
rg> 1.75 
® 2.15 
@ 2.12 
® 2 A0 
fa) 3.50 
® 1.00 
® 1.25 
® 1.00 
® 1.00 
® 1.00 
id) 1.00 
@ .75 
@ 1.25 
@ 1.00 
la) .50 
® .75 
.18 
.11 
.14 
.11 
each .03® .05 
beb. 
.03 
DRESSED POULTRY 
Chickens, frozen, best, 
Good to Choice.15 
Common linn. 12 
Fancy broilers, pair. .40 
tlroilers,3lD. to pr., lb. .20 
I Off Is. 12 
Ducks. Spring.ic 
Squabs, do/.... ].yg 
.18 
@ 
.20 
. 22 ® 
.24 
.15 
® 
.17 
18® 
.20 
.12 
@ 
.14 
.16® 
.17 
.40 
@ 
.50 
.20 
® 
212 
.12 
© 
.IS 
.15® 
.20 
.16 
.18 
.18® 
21 
I.WI 
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3.50 
The 
simple contrivances provide amp] 
allow the utmost in elf 
stall partitions, aud 
leanliness and ventilation. 
Watering Basin: Whore running water is in a stable, 
this basin automatically provides a constant supply of 
fresh water- to the cattle. Thus the flow of milk is in¬ 
creased from live to ten per cent—a proven fact. 
Our Liberal Guarantee: We guarantee perfect satis¬ 
faction ill all our equipment. Any parts breaking 
within a year, as a result of defective material, will be 
replaced free of charge. 
Write today for further information. 
6L0R BROS. & WILLIS MFG. CO., ATTICA, NEW YORK 
THE BETTER WAY 
Q, 
I FLEXIBLE ELBOW 
The Elbow fastens to 
the upper end of the 
blower pipe and has 
the proper bend, which is very es¬ 
sential to do the proper work, and 
the lower end of the same, which 
projects into the silo, is equipped 
with a short, flexible joint, thereby 
giving freedom to the movement 
of the Distribut-r pipe, and at the 
same time retaining the blast of 
the blower which packs the feed. 
OUR FLEXIBLE DISTRIBUTOR 
The upper section connects with 
the flexible end of the elbow by 
means of rings on one and snaps 
on the other. Each section tele¬ 
scopes the lower one a short dis¬ 
tance and fastens by the same de¬ 
vice, thereby rendering the Dis¬ 
tributor highly Flexible, and at 
the same time conveying the full 
blast from the blower which packs 
the ensilage, and same results can 
never be duplicated by any other 
device. This is a very important 
point and should never be over¬ 
looked, An equal distribution can not be ob¬ 
tained without this directed force. Sections can 
be unsnapped without the stopping of the ma¬ 
chine. Send for Catalog and prices. 
W. W. BATEMAN CO. 
ole Manufacturers BOONYILLE, INDIANA 
IF YOUVE 
NEVER WORN 
•tfjvVQ ?3 , 
-o, ’ 
'c^J) 
SLICKER 
you’ve yet 
to learn the bodily 
comfort it gives in 
the wettest weather 
MADE FOR- 
HARDvSER' / 1c| E 
-AND 
GUARANTEED 
WATERPROOF 
#300 
AT AIL GOOD STORES 
CATALOG FREE 
AJ.TOWC* ttt BOSTON. VIS.A. 
TOWER CANADIAN COL LIMITED. TORONTO CAN 
HAY AND STRAW 
Quotations for large bales. 
Small bales sell 50 cents to $1.00 
per ton less. 
Hay. No. 1, ton.18.00 ®19.00 
No. 2.16.00 ® 17.00 
No. 3.14.00 ® 15.00 
Clover Mixed.14.00 ®I7.00 
Clover.12.00 ®I4.00 
Wild Hay.9.00 <0)10.(10 
Straw, Rye.16.00 ®17.00 
Oat and Wheat.7.00 ® 8.00 
Save Monev in Your 
Cow-Barn 
Dairymen are fast realizing that economy can be prac¬ 
ticed in the stable as well as in (he creamery. No longer 
is barn equipment considered a luxury. 
Devices that make for easier stable work, cattle-com¬ 
fort and sanitation are i-ecognized necessities. More¬ 
over. they represent one of the most profitable invest¬ 
ments you can make. 
The New Modern 
Litter Carrier 
You know the labor of 
cleaning a stable—the time 
spent in this necessary but 
unprofitable work. 
The New Modern Litter 
Carrier makes this the 
lightest of all chores. It will 
keep the stable cleaner, and 
save hours of your help's 
time. Itisbotheeonom-, 
ieal and labor-saving— 
qualit ies which guaran¬ 
tee that it will pay (or 
Itself. 
Note these exclusive New Modern features: 
Double Trolley: Gives more freedom of action and 
less friction. Three swivels at each end of the car enables 
it to run on any curve. 
Double Chain: Does away with the jerky motion that 
the ordinary single chain gives the trolley. 
Special Gears: These provide great lifting power and 
give perfect control over the Carrier. 
New Modern Swinging Cattle Stanchion, Watering 
Basin, Manger Partition and Stall Guard Railing 
The Stanchion itself Is the most improved model of the 
swinging type. It gives perfect freedom of head, yet 
absolutely confines the animal. It remains in position 
when open. A special device prevents cattle entering 
from side of Stanchion. 
Attached to the Stanchion are: 
Individual and Roveraibla Manger Partitions: These 
partitions are hinged and can be thrown back when not 
in use. 
Stall Guard Railings: Made of lj^-inch gas pipe. These 
le 1 . 
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TO QUALITY 
Town. 
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PERCHERON, BELGIAN & SHIRE STALLIONS 
Shortsville is on Auburn Branch of N. Y. C. 
For the benefit of Horsemen and Breeders of 
the Draft Horso in the Middle and New England 
States, have opened at Shortsville, N. Y., an 
Eastern Transfer Barn, where I will have for 
sale at all times a choice selection of Imported 
and American Bred Percheron, Belgian and 
Shire Stallions and Mares. 
My buyer arrived in Europe over a month 
sooner than any other, therefore had a chance 
to select the best of the large Studs in both 
Prance and Belgium. 
Another importation will arrive at Shorts¬ 
ville, September 6 th, and I invite those inter¬ 
ested to come and look them over. 
If you cannot come to Shortsville at once, 
meet me at the New York State Fair, where 1 
will have on exhibition, and for sale, twenty 
head of Percheron and Belgian Stallions. My 
Stallions will be sold at reasonable prices, 
which will enable you to establish a profitable 
breeding business. 
COME ANT) VISIT ME, OR WRITE: 
G. A. SllTPHEN* Shortsville N. Y. 
Importer and Breeder 
R, R.. between Rochester and Syracuse. 
AlimMORII bought and sold on a strictly honor- 
HU I U IflUUlLLO able and business-like basis. Write us for 
free sample copy of the 44 20th Century Auto Review.’' Con¬ 
taining inside information to buyers and sellers. 20th Century 
Automobile Co., 1615 Broadway* Cor. 49th St., New York. 
EXCELSIOR SWING STANCHION 
Warranted the Best. 
30 Ways Trial. 
Unlike all others. Stationary when 
Open. Noiseless. 
THE WASSON STANCHION CO. 
Box 60, Cuba, New York. 
7 sizes, 
mounted 
or down. 
Gasoline 
l Engines 4 to 20 H. PIT'” 
Ifodder cutters, corn shellers, wood 
’saws, etc. Catalogue mailed free. 
THE MESSINGER MFC. CO.. Bex* , Tatamy, Pa. 
Better than the Old-Fashioned Wrought Cut 
Nails are 
Our Zinc-Coated (Guaran¬ 
teed) IRON CUT NAILS. 
The heads won’t rust off. As they are rust-proof, 
they will withstand climatic conditions and the 
free acid present in the sap of all wood. Last a 
lifetime. Write for prices aud samples. 
Branford, Conn. 
SHR0PSH1RES FOR SALE 
I offer some very fine imported and home bred 
Yearling Rams. Also Ram and Ewe Lambs bred 
from imported stock. W. F. BLACK, Halls Corners, N. Y. 
S OME good coon and fox dogs for sale: pedigreed; 
Birdsong and Walker strains. Sent on 10 days’ 
trial. R. F. JOHNSON. Assumption, Illinois. 
S COTCH COIJ.IKS, Spayed Females, two to 
eightmos. Circ. SILAS DECKER, Montrose Pa. 
cccr WHFAT- J0NES ’ RED WAVE - first-class; 
OLCU VY nLA I FRUIT TREES. Budded from heal¬ 
ing trees. Grown in the famous Genesee Valley. 
SAMUEL FRASER, Geneseo, N. Y. 
W ANTE0— Information where a farm gate known as 
the Kentucky Gate can be bought. Said gate 
operated by lever from the approaching vehicle. 
SUBSCRIBER, care of The Rukal New-Yorkek. 
Malleable Iron Fittings Co. 
% 
RAMS 
The Double-Acting Rams 
open the valves as well as 
shut them off with the power of the water. 
More water raised in proportion to waste 
than any ram made. No stopping. 
C. HODGKINS & SONS. Marlboro, N. H. 
Rio’ PVr»r» ot ’ sun-touched early apples 
4I,C VyTVJp from Delaware follows 
closely the big crop of strawberries. General in¬ 
formation for fruit buyers and also farm oppor¬ 
tunities for home-seekers furnished by 
State Board of Agriculture, Dover, Del. 
A FEW YEARS SPENT IN THE NAVY are years of valu¬ 
able experience. Habits of regularity are 
formed. Healthy exercise, regular drills, and 
growing responsibility develop quickness and self- 
reliance. Many large employers prefer men who 
have had naval training because more capable and 
efficient. 
Young men with mechanical knowledge have 
greater opportunities. They master their trade. 
Go to a recruiting office and learn about the line 
chances in the different branches of the Service to 
save money, the hours of duty, cruises, sports, 
promotion, etc. You are not urged to enlist. In¬ 
dividuality will be developed, not suppressed. Ask 
any one in the Service about it. 
The Navy hanger in Post Office and Navy posters 
will give you an idea of the appearance of a blue¬ 
jacket. Apply at NAVY RECRUITING OFFICES, 
P. O. Building, Buffalo, N. Y.: P O. Builning, 
Rochester, N. Y.; Bastable Block, Syracuse, N. Y. 
THE MICHIGAN-INDIANA 
LAND COMPANY 
Are offering for sale from 40 to 65 of the nicest 
improved farm lands in the best section of the 
southern part of Michigan, in the following- 
counties: Allegan, Barry, Montmorency and 
Kalkaska. Also, from 40 to 50 farms in the 
very best section of Indiana, located in Noble 
County, Whitley County and Elkhart County. 
Please write for description, maps, price and 
terms. Address 
MICW6AH-IH0IAKA LAMP COMPANY, L1G0KIER, 1ND 
JMMEDfATE SACRIFICE-160 acre farm near Monticello 
FREE DIRECTORY 
OF 400 RELIABLE PRODUCE MERCHANTS 
IN TWENTY-NINE MARKETS FURNISHED 
ON APPLICATION TO DEPARTMENT E. NATIONAL 
LEAGUE OF COMMISSION MERCHANTS, BUFFALO, N. Y. 
EGGS, POULTRY, MEATS, PRODUCE 
Shipments Solicited. JEI.I.IFFE, W RIGHT A CO., 
Commission Merchants, 284 Washington St., New York. 
GEO. P. HAMMOND. EST. 1875. FKANK W. GODWIN 
GEO. P. HAMMOND & CO., 
Commission Merchants and Dealers in all kimlsof 
COUNTRY PRODUCK, Apples, Peaches, Ber 
ries Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Poultry. Mushrooms 
and Hot house Produets a Specialty. Consignments 
solicited. 34 & 36 Little 12th St.. New York- 
_ and bordering river. 
in Town of Bethel, Sullivan County. N. Y., price 
$3000 and only $500 Cash required. Particulars of 
JOHN M. YEAGER, Monticello, N. Y. 
er. price $5000. 185 acre farm 
Sullivan County. N. Y. 
D ELAWARE FARM FOR SALE-36 acres, some timber; 
116 miles from town of 2,000; junction2railroads; 
7 room house, good buildings aud flue water. Spleu- 
did locality fruitor poultry. Correspond with owner 
(Orchards). M. L. Stout. HarringtOD, Del., K.F.D. 
"Ill AH DC FINE laying farm. 8-room house 
IV HURL basement barn 30x50. Plenty fruit. 
For $1200. Hau.’s Farm Agency, Owego, N. Y. 
Highest prices guaranteed for White or Brown 
Leghorns or mixed eggs. Also high grade butter. 
Write us for io toriuation. Atrial will convince you 
of our ability to obtain extreme prices. Address 
JOHNSTONE 6 COUGHLAN, 
164 Duane Street : : New York 
DI.K.4SK send a trial shipment to the Oldest Coin- 
r mission House in New York. Est. 1838. Butter. 
Eggs. Poultry. Pork. Calves, Hay. Grain. Beans, 
Appies etc. E. It. XVOOIIWAltll. ail--’ Creenulcli St., N. Y, 
TO LARGE FRUIT AND PRODUCE GROWERS. 
Send for particulars about how to make your own 
sales. Avoid tricky Commission Merchants, etc. 
Join a Shippers Organization who use Bonded 
Brokers and Commission Merchants. Our Credit 
Book shows the financial responsibility and busi¬ 
ness methods of firms who can buy your pro¬ 
ducts. 125,000 firms listed. 
This organization and its management is vouched 
for by the best authorities. You are behind the times 
if you don’t at least learn about it. Booklet free, 
PRODUCE REPORTER CO., - - 34 So. Clark St, Chicago 
150 FARMS 
For Sale in the fertile Dela¬ 
ware Valley: from 5 to 200 
acres; $25 per acre up. New catalogue and map. 
HORACE G. REEDER, Newtown, Pa. 
F INE FARM, conveniently and desirably located; 
fertile soil, valuable timber, best water and eli- 
mate in U. S. and no better fruit land anywhere. A 
bearing orchard of Albermarle Pippins paying large 
profits. OWNER, R. F. D., Charlottesville, Va- 
Sacrifice Sale! 
14 Young Holstein Cows, 
Pair Good Horses. 
Hogs, hens, turkeys, complete outfit nearly new 
latest unproved farming tools ami machinery in¬ 
cluding reaper, platform scales, etc., etc., alt thrown 
in with this productive 113-acre farm ,- pleasantly 
located on good road between two large town, cuts 
70 tons hay, spring watered pasture, acres wood; 
young orchard; maple-shaded, newly painted 2 
story 12-room residence; basement barn, large 
stable. To get immediate sale, all goes for $4200, 
part cash. It is on the market today. Next week 
will see a new owner in charge. Will it be you ? 
For traveling directions, see page 103 “Strout s 
Farm Buyers’ Guide No. 27.” copy mailed free, or 
telephone E. A. STROUT, Dept. 1099, 47 West 34 
Street, New York. 
